Artists or artist teams should submit qualifications by January 12, 2026, for a $150,000 public art project at a new city park. Artists or artist teams in Northern California can apply to be considered for the creation of two vertical public art pieces that also offer nesting and shelter for birds and non-stinging insects in a new public park.These permanent, durable artworks would bracket the ends of the park being developed on the former Santa Fe railroad track bed in West Berkeley.The pieces should seek to achieve a variety of goals, such as strong design aesthetics, a focus on environmental awareness and complementing the surrounding area.

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